Monty chat boosts McIlroy and McDowell

Colin Montgomerie tonight revealed how he helped spark Europe’s thrilling Ryder Cup fightback – by staging a pep-talk with two of his struggling stars.

Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy responded to their afternoon implosion against Stewart Cink and Matt Kuchar by going three up after seven holes during their evening foursomes appointment with Zach Johnson and Hunter Mahan.